Dakota Community Unit District 201 Board of Education met May 21.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY: KAREN KLECKNER
PRESIDENT
ROLL CALL TAKEN BY: SUE GALLAGHER
RECORDING SECRETARY
MEMBERS PRESENT: COLETTE BINGER, CARIE PANOSKE, HEIDEE
MEIER, ERIC STIEGLER, JESSE MILKS, TOM LISZKA
NOT PRESENT:
ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. CALL TO ORDER
At 6:00 p.m. the meeting was called to order by Karen Kleckner, president, with the following members present Colette Binger, Tom Liszka, HeiDee Meier, Carie Panoske, Jesse Milks, and Eric Stiegler.
2. INTRODUCTIONS:
Stephanie & Justin Siemens, Linda Alber, Shelby Bordner, Don McCollum, Erin Price, Kathy DeHaven & Jeff Kinney.
3. MOTION TO CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 6:05 p.m. a motion was made by HeiDee Meier, seconded by Carie Panoske to convene into executive session to discuss the employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 7 yeas, 0 nays.
4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
At 6:35 p.m. a motion was made by Colette Binger, seconded by Carie Panoske to reconvene in open session. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 7 yeas, 0 nays.
5. MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Carie Panoske, seconded by Colette Binger, to approve the consent agenda which includes:
• Minutes of the April 23rd regular board meeting
• Minutes of the April 23rd executive board meeting
• Accounts Payable for May 2019
• Activity Accounts
• Pre-Paid Bills
Motion carried by a roll call vote of 7 yeas, 0 nays.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
A community member commented about the change/elimination of spring field trips due to the extreme winter conditions.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Dakota Elementary Principal Jeff Milburn reported on the following items:
• Kindergarten Body Safety Program
• Elementary Concerts – 5th & 6th grade & 3rd & 4th grade
• IPA Student Leadership Brunch – recognized the two, 6th grade students (Cassie Boyer & Aidan Meier.
• PTO Staff appreciation luncheon
• ARC Professional Development
• Year End Academic Student Results
• IPA Northwest Region Leadership Award
Dakota JH/HS Principal Jason Grey reported on the following:
• 8th grade PSAT results were reviewed
• Sophomore Cali Minkie competed in track down state in the 400 meter dash
• Boys Track has 5 runners competing downstate – Cade Kloster, Josh Clark, Nolan Lentz, Kaleb Morris & Jordan Ayrea.
• Softball finished their season tied for the conference championship.
• Baseball finished their season as Regional championship.
• Sports parent meeting was held communicating summer schedules, expectations, meeting with coaches, distributing paperwork.
8. BOARD POLICIES APPROVED
Mr. Prusator reviewed changes to board policies (5:335, 6:15 and 4:190 changes are from school code and school law). A motion was made by Eric Stiegler and seconded by HeiDee Meier to approve updated board policies as reviewed. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
9. APPROVED FINAL 2018-19 CALENDAR
A motion was made by Carie Panoske, seconded by HeiDee Meier to approve the final 2018-19 calendar as presented. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 7 yeas, 0 nays.
10. APPROVE BID FOR SEAL & REPAIR OF PARKING LOT & REPAIR/REPLACE OF
ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND BLACKTOP.
Craig Mathers reviewed the bid received from Premier Pavement Solutions. A motion was made by Eric Stiegler and seconded by Tom Liszka to approve the bid, which includes replacing the elementary playground blacktop. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 7 yeas and 0 nays.
11. TABLED INSTRUCTIONAL COACH POSITION
Mr. Prusator recommended tabling the Instructional Coach decision pending the need for additional information.
13. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
• Planning & Development Members – Colette Binger, Tom Liszka, Jesse Milks & Eric Stiegler.
• Monitoring/Oversight & External Relations Members – Karen Kleckner, Carie Panoske & HeiDee Meier.
13. APPROVED ISBE DISTRICT CONSOLIDATED PLAN
After a review by Craig Mathers, A motion was made by HeiDee Meier and seconded by Colette Binger to approve the ISBE District Consolidated Plan. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
14. 2019-20 STUDENT-PARENT HANDBOOKS
Mr. Grey & Mr. Milburn reviewed the changes to the 2019-20 Student-Parent Handbook. Board action will be taken at the June meeting.
15. REVIEW 2019-20 SCHOOL FEES
No changes are recommended for the 2019-20 year to student fees or milk/lunch prices from the current year. Board action will be taken at the June meeting.
16. REVIWED DRAFT OF 2019-2020 SCHOOL CALENDAR.
Mr. Mathers reviewed the draft of the recommended 2019-20 school calendar. Board action will be taken at the June meeting.
17. TABLED THE TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT SPECIALIST POSTION.
18. INCREASE DAILY RATE OF SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
Comparison of substitute rates from area schools was discussed by Mr. Mathers. A rate of $85 per day is recommended. This is an increase from $75 per day. Board action will be taken at the June meeting.
19. BOARD ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Carie Panoske, seconded by Eric Stiegler to approve the following actions reviewed in closed session:
• Accepted resignation from Eric Rankin as JH football coach and as HS yearbook advisor.
• Approve retirement contract for Beth Rankin effective end of 2021-2022 school year
• Approve retirement contract for Maime Curry effective end of 2022-2023 school year
• Approve appointment of Eric Rankin as assistant high school girls basketball coach
• Employ Casie Eyster as elementary lead secretary
• Approve Cathy Korwin as junior high summer school teacher
• Employ Aleda Lee, Alexis Rote, Paiton Jones, Logan Siemens, Chase Descheemaker, Abby Cline, Riley Jones & Jacob Kleckner for student summer painting/mowing.
• Approve Laura Henze, Michelle Brashaw and Deb Brinkmeier for summer custodial and painting.
• Approve Charity Rhode & Cathy Korwin for junior high summer school.
Motion carried by roll call vote of 7 yeas and 0 nays.
20. MOTION TO CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:47 p.m. a motion was made by Carie Panoske, seconded by Colette Binger to convene into executive session to discuss the employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 7 yeas, 0 nays.
21. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
At 8:56 p.m. a motion was made by Colette Binger, seconded by Eric Stiegler to reconvene in open session. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
22. MOTION TO ADJOURN
At 8:58 p.m. a motion was made by Eric Stiegler, seconded by HeiDee Meier to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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